Cosmetic surgery is a deeply personal decision—and choosing the right surgeon is just as important as choosing the right procedure. While many patients come to their consultation ready to move forward, a top cosmetic surgeon like Dr. Alex Sobel may say something unexpected: “I don’t recommend surgery right now.” This might sound surprising, but it’s… Continue Reading »
Many patients expect post-operative drains to be part of the recovery process when considering cosmetic surgery procedures such as facelifts, tummy tucks, and breast enhancement procedures. But the truth is, drains aren’t actually necessary in most cases. In fact, Dr. Alexander Sobel, a triple board-certified cosmetic surgeon in Bellevue, typically hasn’t used drains for over… Continue Reading »
Seattle, WA—Alexander Sobel, DO, FAACS, proudly announces Sydney Vo as the recipient of the seventh annual WISE (Women in STEM Excel) Scholarship. Established in 2017, this $3,500 scholarship supports Washington State women pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), helping to bridge the gender gap in these critical fields. “Encouraging and supporting women… Continue Reading »
Historically, fat grafting procedures have had a terrible reputation for stability—mostly due to limited long-term follow-up data and misunderstandings of the body’s response after the procedure. Here, triple board-certified Bellevue cosmetic surgeon and fat transfer specialist Dr. Alex Sobel clarifies the realities of fat grafting and debunks the most common myth surrounding this transformative treatment…. Continue Reading »
We are thrilled to announce that applications for the WISE (Women in STEM Excel) Scholarship opened on October 1st! We believe in the transformative power of education and the importance of fostering diversity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, and Dr. Sobel established the scholarship to help alleviate some of the financial burdens… Continue Reading »